| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Preschool / Nursery |
| What topic | Games for practicing letter recognition |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Gather your little learners in a circle and kick off the lesson with a fun alphabet song! You can use a familiar tune like "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and change the words to fit the letters of the alphabet. For example:
🎵 A, B, C, come sing with me,
D, E, F, let's jump with glee!
G, H, I, we can shout hooray,
J, K, L, it's a letter day!
M, N, O, let's spell and rhyme,
P, Q, R, we're having fun time!
S, T, U, come learn with cheer,
V, W, X, Y, Z, we are all here! 🎵Once the song wraps up, shift to an exciting activity that will have everyone on their feet! Here’s how it works:
Preparation: Before the lesson begins, hide the letter cards around the classroom. Make sure they are visible but require a bit of searching!
Explain: Tell the children that today they are going on a treasure hunt to find the letters! Everyone will work together to discover each letter's hiding spot.
Treasure Hunt: Start the hunt! Encourage the kids to shout out the letter they find. For example, if they find the letter "A," they should say "A is for Apple!"
Color and Celebrate: Once all letters are found, gather the group back in the circle. As a reward, they can color their favorite letter with markers or place fun stickers on it, reinforcing their letter recognition.
Gather the children and ask them about their favorite letters and what words start with those letters. The excitement from the treasure hunt will help solidify their letter recognition while keeping the energy high and engaging!
Remember, the key is to make it fun and interactive, turning learning into a joyful adventure! Enjoy your day of letter exploration!